Russia: VAT return for first quarter must be filed using revised form
The Russian Federal Tax Service has reminded taxpayers, on 17 April 2026, that the VAT return for the first quarter of 2026 must be submitted using the updated form, with the deadline for submission set for 27 April 2026. The relevant order of
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Russia, China sign tax cooperation memorandumÂ
Russia's Federal Tax Service announced on 21 April 2026 that Russia and China have formalised their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Daniil Egorov, Head of Russia's Federal Tax Service, and Hu Jinglin, Head of China's
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Finland: Government approves suspension of law enforcing Russia tax treaty
Finland’s government approved a proposal to suspend the domestic implementing act of the Finland–Russia Income Tax Treaty (1996), as amended on 16 April 2026. The proposal has been submitted to parliament for consideration. Finland has
See MoreRussia urges individuals to submit CFC notifications before April deadline
The Russian Federal Tax Service has issued a reminder that individuals are required to submit the annual notification on controlled foreign companies (CFCs) for the 2025 tax year by 30 April 2026. This obligation applies regardless of the financial
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Russia: MoF confirms Finland’s suspension of tax treaty
The Russian Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced on 26 March 2026, citing Note No. VN/1187/2026-UM-10, issued by the Embassy of Finland in Moscow on 13 March 2026, states that the Government of Finland will fully suspend the Agreement between the
See MoreRussia updates reporting rules for foreign accounts, electronic payments
Russia’s government Resolution No. 305, published in the Official Gazette on 24 March 2026, introduces amendments to reporting requirements for resident legal entities regarding foreign accounts and electronic payment instruments (EPI). The decree
See MoreFinland consults proposal to suspend tax treaty with Russia
The Finnish Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on 20 March 2026 regarding a draft proposal to suspend the Finland-Russia Income Tax Treaty of 1996, as amended in 2000. Due to the urgency of aligning domestic law with the
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Italy suspends key articles of tax treaty with Russia
Italy notified Russia about the suspension of significant portions of their bilateral tax treaty. The suspension was published in Italy's Official Gazette on 24 March 2026. The suspension affects the Convention signed in Rome on 9 April 1996,
See MoreRussia to ban gasoline exports from April
Russia will ban gasoline exports from 1 April to 31 July, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced on Friday, 27 March 2026 . The measure is intended to manage domestic fuel supply as global oil and oil products markets face
See MoreRussia: Government proposes income tax exemption for sick leave benefits
The Russian government has submitted a draft federal law to the State Duma proposing a partial exemption of temporary disability (sick leave) benefits from personal income tax (PIT). Overview of the proposal The bill seeks to amend Article 217
See MoreRussia: MoF updates guidance on mutual agreement procedure requests
The Russian Ministry of Finance (MoF) published updated guidance on requesting assistance under the Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP), setting out detailed rules for taxpayers seeking relief from double taxation under applicable double taxation
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Russia: MOF proposes VAT on foreign online marketplace goods
Russia’s Ministry of Finance has proposed the introduction of VAT on foreign goods sold through online marketplaces starting in 2027. The rates will increase gradually: 7% in 2027, 14% in 2028, and 22% in 2029, pending government approval. The
See MoreRussia proposes raising tax deduction limit for investment accounts
Yaroslav Nilov, Russian Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Labor, Social Policy, and Veterans' Affairs, proposed a bill to increase the maximum amount eligible for a tax deduction when opening an Individual Investment Account (IIA). The
See MoreRussia: CBR reduces key interest rate
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has reduced the key interest rate from 15.5% to 15%. The CBR's key interest rate is applied in calculating interest deductions and the interest on late payment of overdue taxes. This announcement was made on 20
See MoreRussia clarifies corporate tax refund deadline for foreign entities
The Russian Ministry of Finance (MoF) has clarified the timeframe for refunding corporate income tax previously withheld from payments made to foreign organisations. The official position was outlined on 12 March 2026 in Letter No.
See MoreFinland to suspend 1996 tax treaty with Russia
The Finnish government had decided to suspend its income tax treaty with Russia, effective 1 July 2026, following Russia's partial withdrawal from the agreement in August 2023. The announcement was made in a press release issued on 12 March
See MoreRussia reminds organisations to file 2025 CFC notifications
Russia has reminded organisations that the deadline to submit notifications on controlled foreign companies (CFCs) for 2025 expires on 20 March 2026. This announcement was made on 4 March 2026. A CFC notification must be filed regardless of
See MoreRussia proposes overhaul of individual income tax with new progressive brackets
Russia’s Parliament has put forward a draft federal law aiming to restructure the country’s personal income tax (PIT) system. Under Draft Law No. 1160313‑8 on 25 February 2026, the reform would exempt low-income individuals from taxation
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